IPC § 374 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024

Section 374 IPC — Unlawful compulsory labour

Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 146 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.

The law now: BNS 146 — Unlawful compulsory labour

Whoever unlawfully compels any person to labour against the will of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 146 in full

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